Cheshire and Friends
About the Group
The group meets at Lach Dennis Village Hall, Near Northwich, CW9 7SY (map)
Contact
Jackie Williams
01606 606195
cheshire@hardy-plant.org.uk
2019 Programme
All meetings start at 7.45pm unless otherwise stated
| February 4th, 2019 'Plant's I wouldn't be without' Raz Chisu |
| March 4th, 2019 'Hardy Geraniums, the good, the bad and the ugly' Sue Clarke |
| April 1st, 2019 'A growing addiction: bulbs from winter rainfall areas of South Africa' Paul Cumbleton |
| May 13th, 2019 (Not the first Monday) 'Euphorbias and other vibrant perennials' Don Witton |
| June 4th, 2019 09:00 start Coach trip to Preen Manor and Windy Ridge |
| July 8th, 2019 Summer Social |
| August 8th, 2019 14:00 arrival Self drive trip to Briarfield Gardens, near Neston |
| September 2nd,2019 'Something for everyone' Jim Almond |
| October 7th, 2019 'Plants with a story' Samantha Hopes |
| November 4th, 2019 'The making of RHS garden Bridgewater - plans and progress' Marcus Clifton-Jones |
| December 2nd, 2019 'The winter garden' Val Bourne |
2018 Programme
| 5th February, 2018 'History of Ness Gardens' Nick Lightfoot Garden & Collections Manager at Ness Botanic Gardens. |
| 5th March, 2018 'Garden Dreams' Chris Mortimer Chris from Mill Barn, Samlesbury, is a long term active member of the HPS is to give an enjoyable illustrated talk about the development of his magnificent garden. |
| 9th April, 2018 'Propagation' Sally Gregson Sally specializes in rare hydrangeas and the new epimediums from China. This talk gives a purely practical explanation and demonstration of how to make more from your garden, including some ‘tricks of the trade’. |
| 14th May, 2018 'Barking up the Wrong Tree' Diane Nicol-Brown Lecturer at Houghall Horticultural College on plant science , garden design and conservation for 8 years. Many people don't plant trees because they think they don't have the room. This talk suggests suitable ones for different areas and the 'wrong' ones to avoid.Many people don't plant trees because they think they don't have the room. This talk suggests suitable ones for different areas and the 'wrong' ones to avoid |
| 3rd September, 2018 'Iddon Treasures' Jackie Iddon Jacqueline loves to grow and the design and development of her garden. Illustrated talk on the wide variety of plants I love to grow and the design and development of my garden. Followed by gardener’s question time and a brief description of the plants I have for sale. |
| 1st October, 2018 'The Gardens at Levens' Chris Crowder Chris Crowder has been Head Gardener at Levens Hall in the English Lake District for the last twenty five years. Chris always gives an excellent and entertaining slide presentation about these historic gardens which have undergone quite a few changes in the past few years. |
| 5th November, 2018 'Gardens in the age of Chivalry' Michael Brown Michael has an MA in Garden History and is an ex Head Gardener and College Lecturer in horticulture, with a passionate interest in garden history and how the gardens were created andmaintained. He will lead you through a medieval garden, explaining the garden features, uses of the garden and some of the plants. |
| 3rd December, 2018 Quiz Night and Social Evening |
2017 Programme
| 6th February, 2017 A.E. Pratt & on Stachyurus Kevin Pratt |
| 6th March, 2017 Garden Antiques David Holmes |
| 3rd April, 2017 Gresgarth Hall Gardens Steve Haliwell |
| 15th May, 2017 Seasonal Container Gardening Andrew Babicz |
| Wednesday 28th June, 2017 – 9.00 departure Coach trip to Meadow Farm Nursery & Garden and Morton Hall Gardens. Redditch |
| Monday 3rd July, 2017 6.30pm onwards Summer Garden Social Evening as guests of David and Linda Race. Hough, near Crewe. |
| Thursday 3rd August, 2017 Self drive private garden visit to Laskey Farm, Thelwall, Warrington. WA4 2TF. Meet at Laskey Farm 2.00pm. Price £5.00 |
| 4th September, 2017 Plant of the Season Paul Green |
| 2nd October, 2017 – 7.30pm AGM followed by Gardening made Easier Howard Drury |
| 6th November, 2017 From Nurseryman to Gardener, the Joyful Transition Peter Foley |
| 4th December, 2017 Gardening on Walls & Fences Janet Merillon |
2016 Programme
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1st February, 2016 |
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7th March, 2016 |
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4th April, 2016 |
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Thurs 21st April, 2016 Departure 8.15am |
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16th May, 2016 |
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Wed 1st June, 2016 Departure 8.15am |
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Mon 4th July, 2016 |
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Wed 10th August, 2016 – Tour at 2.00pm |
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5th September, 2016 |
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3rd October, 2016 7.30pm |
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7th November, 2016 |
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5th December, 2016 |